November 2nd, 2015 The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

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Questions based on the text: The Outsiders by: S.E. Hinton

Parents/guardians:

This Month’s we will read and study the novel “The Outsiders.”  The main theme will be social divide, as this is a story of two groups, one rich and one poor. It is also a story of friendship, loyalty and love between brothers and friends.

 Please assist your child with today’s homework. There are three options listed below. Your child is to choose one option question/task.  Each tasks relates to what we learned and discussed in class. 

Please contact me if you have any questions: azeiger@schools.nyc.gov

11-2-15

Read pages (1-10)

Today’s lesson was a summary of the novel’s plot, characters, and some of the themes.

Option 1:

Write a paragraph in which you summarize what you learned in response to these questions:       

         1. What did you know about the novel before today’s class?

2       2. What did you learn about the novel during today’s class?      

         3. What questions do you have about the novel that you would like answered?

Option 2:

Below is a list of several of the characters from the Outsiders. Write a one sentence description for each.      

  1. Ponyboy Curtis

  2. Sodapop Curtis

       3. Darry Curtis

       4. Johnny Cade

       5. Steve Randle

       6. Dallas Winston

       7. Two Bit Matthews

       8. Cherry Valance

Option 3: 

Draw a portrait of one character listed above that you find the most interesting.  Mention one or two reasons why you find this character interesting.

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